Working from “home”? Or looking to escape your daily life? How about an overwater bungalow in the Maldives?

During one year, come as often as you like, dangle your feet in clear blue water, relax on your private balcony.  Work if you must.  For one year, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort will be your bolt hole. With only 67 overwater and ocean bungalows and access to the facilities of sister resort Anantara Dhigu, you have everything you need to escape from the ‘real’ world.

With complete flexibility, you can spend as much or as little time as you wish in your luxury island resort.

What you should know:

You can stay for up to a year. Come and stay as often as you like or can.

Shared transfers from the Male airport to the resort are included. Breakfast for two daily is too. You’ll also receive 25% discount on food and spa treatments.

And so you can stay in touch: the resort offers complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms.

You should also know that Anantara Veli Maldives is an adults-only property, for guests of 18 years and older. So if you’re looking to bring the kids, please let us know and we’ll find a family friendly luxury resort in the Maldives.

The total cost? $30,000 for two adults, including taxes and service charges. But you must book by November 30, 2020!

For details, or for other vacations in the Maldives (one of the world’s best honeymoon destinations), give the team at Q a call!

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And if, right now, you prefer to stay in the USA, you can choose from a range of adventures and activities on both coasts, in our National Parks, the California wine regions, Charleston and Savannah, and in between. Think biking, hiking, kayaking, culinary adventures, walking and even yoga or other activities!

Adventure at Your Pace

On a Backroads tour, you are traveling with a small group and three or four tour leaders who are there to support you. You travel at your pace: on a Backroads biking or walking tour, you can choose from multiple itineraries at different levels each day. You choose how active you’d like to be. Need some help? A van will support you and take you back to your hotel if needed.

Backroads vacations are wonderful for couples or friends, but also for solo travelers. There are even family-focused departures!  And if you prefer to just travel with your own family or friends, let us know, and we can set up a private tour.

Backroads Active Vacations

• Walking and hiking
• Biking
• Multi-adventure (a combination of activities)
• Active culinary tours

Sample Backroads Adventures in the USA

• Biking Columbia River Gorge and Willamette Valley, Oregon
• Biking San Juan Islands, Washington
• Walking & Hiking: Utah’s Bryce and Zion
• Biking Utah’s Bryce and Zion
• Multi-Adventure Maine’s Acadia
• Walking & Hiking: Oregon’s Crater Lake and Cascades
• Multi-Adventure: Charleston to Savannah
• Walking & Hiking: North Carolina and Tennessee
• Biking Arizona

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For details, please call Q.

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Ah – the Rocky Mountaineer: one of the world’s most scenic railroads. Panoramic windows offer you up-close views of the Canadian Rockies highest peaks, rushing waterfalls, glaciers and wildlife.  And if you book your 2019 journey by August 31, 2018, the vacation specialists at Q can offer you up to $850 in Rocky Mountaineer 2019 Early Booking Bonus credits per couple to make your Rocky Mountaineer rail trip extra special!  On top of that, as Virtuoso guests, you will receive a complimentary pre- or post-trip transfer.

Up to $850 Credit per couple and a Private Transfer before or after your journey

Receive up to $425 per person or $850 per couple in Rocky Mountaineer 2019 Early Booking Bonus credits for qualifying train and hotel packages of eight days or more. (Shorter packages receive lower credits.)  You can use your credit towards specified additional services offered by Rocky Mountaineer, such as private transfers, excursions, additional hotel stays or upgrades. Sample pricing:

• Virtuoso rates on the 7-night Journey through the Clouds Explorer from Vancouver to Calgary start at from $3,999* per person, per package in GoldLeaf Service.
• The 8-night Canadian Rockies Getaway Circle, roundtrip from Vancouver, starts at $5,479* per person, per package in GoldLeaf Service.

Virtuoso clients will also receive a private transfer before or after their journey.

For more details, review our Rocky Mountaineer 2019 Virtuoso Offer flyer (pdf).  Many more itineraries of up to thirteen days are available.

Rocky Mountaineer

The Rocky Mountaineer is a unique way to travel through otherwise inaccessible terrain in the Canadian Rockies.  Travel in comfortable all-dome train cars and indulge in the most luxurious train journey you’re likely to have ever experienced. Scale the sides of mountains or weave alongside steep canyons, at a speed of only about 45km per hour, so you have plenty of opportunity to absorb the spectacular scenery. Enjoy beautiful meals, comfortable seats and the services of friendly, professional train staff during the day. At night, sleep in some of the best hotels Canada has to offer – all included in your fare. Visit places like Vancouver, Seattle, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise. Simply stunning!

What you should know

This offer applies only to new 2019 bookings made between April 4 and August 31, 20189 for qualifying Rocky Mountaineer packages booked in GoldLeaf or SilverLeaf Service for travel during the 2019 Rocky Mountaineer season on selected dates. Added value credit (“Credit”) must be requested at the time of booking and will not be automatically allocated or retroactively added. Guest’s selection of specific Credit must be made at the time of booking and an amendment fee of $40 per booking will be charged for changes after the booking has been confirmed. Deposits are due at the time of booking and full payment of the balance must be made by Friday, January 11,2019.  Offer applies to single, double, triple or quad package prices and Amount of Credit varies by duration of package.  Maximum of $425 USD per adult ($850 per couple) is for qualifying packages of eight days or more. Credit can only be used towards the purchase of specified additional services by Rocky Mountaineer and cannot be used against the price of the purchased package or to upgrade rail service or accommodation. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, is not applicable to child prices, 2 or 3 day rail-only bookings or group tour bookings, has no cash value, is non-transferable and cannot be deferred to a later trip. Offer is in USD as a guideline only and may vary at the time of booking due exchange rate fluctuations. Capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Additional conditions apply.

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On AmaWaterways Cambodia and Vietnam River Cruises, you’ll cruise along the exotic Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia. Explore the many cultural treasures that these fascinating countries have to offer.

This is not your “typical” river cruise

Ever cruised on the rivers of Europe? AmaWaterways Cambodia and Vietnam River Cruises are quite different. While you will visit larger cities, like Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, or Sa Dec, the town where French writer Marguerite Duras lived, you’ll also visit tiny settlements. Picture your ship pulling up to the shore, and dropping the gangway, allowing you to enjoy the countryside of Cambodia and Vietnam.

Daily excursions with expert local guides are included. In addition to the more traditional excursions via motor coach, you’ll also enjoy more adventurous modes of transportation – including a ride in an oxcart, a tuk tuk or a trishaw. Of course, much of life in Cambodia and Vietnam is based around the river. You’ll travel by small boats to see the local markets or workshops where fine paper, sweets or other handicrafts are created. You might visit a school and have a chance to interact with local students eager to try out their English with you. You might even be fortunate enough to be blessed by Buddhist monks in a stunning pagoda.

What can you see on AmaWaterways Cambodia and Vietnam River Cruises?

The scenery of the magnificent Mekong is amazing. When we cruised here, we enjoyed visiting the rural villages and floating markets along the river, spotting historic pagodas and waiving at families and little children that are excited to see your ship sail by their homes ashore. You’ll also learn more about the less positive history of Cambodia and Vietnam, and have the opportunity to visit the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh. If you prefer, you can also visit the Royal Palace, Cambodia National Museum and the Central Market.

And since you are so far away, we highly recommend that you add a 3-night Siem Reap land program so you can visit Angkor Wat, from $799 per person, or an 8-night land program that includes 2 nights in Hanoi, an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, 3 nights in Siem Reap/Angkor Wat and 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City from $2,199* per person. (Intra-Asia flight and taxes are additional.)

Your Cambodia and Vietnam river cruise ship: the AmaDara

The 124-passenger AmaDara made her debut in 2015 and is in a class unto itself, with distinct French Colonial décor and accented by Mekong artifacts made by native craftsmen. All staterooms and suites features twin balconies – both a French and an outside balcony – and are at least 251 sq. ft.  Suites range from 366 to 502 sq. ft. You’ll find a spa onboard, as well as a fitness room, gift shop, hair salon and a pool on the Sun Deck. Savor authentic regional delicacies and Western cuisine in the main restaurant. Dine at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant.  Throughout your cruise, you’ll be treated to unlimited complimentary wine with lunch and dinner, as well as house brand spirits, local beer and soft drinks.

AmaWaterways is one of our favorite river cruises.  With a near perfect review score from our Virtuoso guests, AmaWaterways river cruises allow you to explore Europe, Asia and Africa, from the comfort of your floating hotel.

2018 AmaWaterways Cambodia and Vietnam River Cruises

Although AmaWaterways operates its Mekong river cruises throughout most of the year. Generally, the least expensive period to travel in Cambodia and Vietnam is in the summer:

• Riches of the Mekong, Prek Kdam – Ho Chi Minh City cruise, August, September, December 2018, from $1,649* per person. (Other dates available)
• Charms of the Mekong, Ho Chi Minh City – Prek Kdam cruise, August, September, November, December 2018, from $1,549* per person. (Other dates available)

For details and alternative dates, view our AmaWaterways Cambodia Vietnam river cruises 2018 pdf.  Please give the river cruise experts at Q a call if you’d like to learn more about AmaWaterways Cambodia and Vietnam River Cruises.

What you should know

Promotional fares are valid on select departures for new bookings only, made by December 31, 2017. All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, based on double occupancy in a base category stateroom (Category C) unless stated otherwise and may vary by departure date. $1,500 savings is per stateroom based on double occupancy. Solo travelers will receive the single supplement waived offer in place of this discount, excluding suites, on select sailings. Offers are combinable with AmaWaterways’ Past Passenger Privilege program and Future Cruise Benefit Program.  Port charges, land programs, roundtrip airfare and other expenses of a personal nature are additional. Offers are not combinable with other promotions and limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change/termination without notice. Please refer to AmaWaterways Cambodia Vietnam river cruises 2018 pdf for further details.

Where you can go

Visit our .  The above listed promotions don’t apply to all cruises shown.  Just give one of Q’s river cruise experts a call and we’ll check the best fares and availability for you.

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As a Virtuoso client, you will also enjoy a complimentary private transfer, courtesy of your ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ advisor.

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Enjoy exhilarating excursions, delicious meals onboard deluxe coaches with panoramic views. At night, you’ll sleep comfortably in luxury hotels for every overnight. To learn more about this magnificent experience, view our .

Rocky Mountaineer Sample itineraries:

• Coastal Passage Classic Vacation – 5 nights – Climb Seattle’s Space Needle before embarking on two rail journeys through the Pacific Northwest and the scenic Canadian landscape. Enjoy overnight stays in Vancouver and Banff.  Itinerary: Seattle – Vancouver – Kamloops – Banff.
• Western Explorer with pre-tour Sonora resort – 10 nights – Two nights at the ultimate Pacific Northwest wilderness retreat, Sonora Resort, and the awe-inspiring sights of the Canadian Rockies. Itinerary: Vancouver – Sonora – Vancover – Kamloops – Jasper – Lake Louise – Banff – Calgary.
• Canadian Rockies Getaway – 8 nights – Keep a look-out for a jaw-dropping range of wildlife on a Circle journey that includes two of our rail routes, a visit to Yoho National Park, and a gondola ride with beautiful views of Banff and six mountain ranges. Itinerary: Vancouver – Kamloops – Jasper – Lake Louise – Banff – Kamloops – Vancouver.
• Please refer to our .

What you should know:

Offer will not be automatically allocated or retroactively added. Offer is only valid on new 2017 bookings made in the USA between December 30, 2016 and May 15, 2017. Offer valid on eligible travel dates between April 1-May 31, 2017 and applies to select Rocky Mountaineer packages of five or more days on select dates only. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Pricing does not include Canadian tax (GST) or flights.  Pricing is expressed in USD as a guideline only and may vary at the time of booking based on changes in exchange rate with the CAD. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or amended without prior notice. Additional conditions apply.

Want to know more? Give the a call.

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Enjoy exhilarating excursions, delicious meals onboard deluxe coaches with panoramic views. At night, you’ll sleep comfortably in luxury hotels for every overnight. To learn more about this magnificent experience, view our .

What’s more, as a Virtuoso client, you will also enjoy a complimentary private transfer, courtesy of your ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ advisor.

Rocky Mountaineer Sample itineraries:

• Coastal Passage Classic Vacation – 5 nights – Climb Seattle’s Space Needle before embarking on two rail journeys through the Pacific Northwest and the scenic Canadian landscape. Enjoy overnight stays in Vancouver and Banff.  Itinerary: Seattle – Vancouver – Kamloops – Banff. Virtuoso GoldLeaf rates from $3,479 per person based on double occupancy.
• Western Explorer with pre-tour Sonora resort – 10 nights – Two nights at the ultimate Pacific Northwest wilderness retreat, Sonora Resort, and the awe-inspiring sights of the Canadian Rockies. Itinerary: Vancouver – Sonora – Vancover – Kamloops – Jasper – Lake Louise – Banff – Calgary. Virtuoso GoldLeaf rates from $6,319 per person, double occupancy.
• Canadian Rockies Getaway – 8 nights – Keep a look-out for a jaw-dropping range of wildlife on a Circle journey that includes two of our rail routes, a visit to Yoho National Park, and a gondola ride with beautiful views of Banff and six mountain ranges. Itinerary: Vancouver – Kamloops – Jasper – Lake Louise – Banff – Kamloops – Vancouver. Virtuoso GoldLeaf rates from $5,079 per person, double occupancy.
• Please refer to our .

What you should know:

$450 credit per couple must be requested at time of booking and will not be automatically allocated or retrospectively added. Offer is only valid on new 2017 bookings made in the USA between December 30, 2016 and March 3, 2017 and applies to Rocky Mountaineer packages of five or more days on select dates only. Prices are per person in USD and based on double occupancy. Pricing does not include Canadian tax (GST) or flights.  Pricing is expressed in USD as a guideline only and may vary at the time of booking based on changes in exchange rate with the CAD. Additional conditions apply. Please .

Want to know more? Give the a call.

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In this issue of Virtuoso Life

• The real Italian – a primer on regional foods, from Italy’s boot’s top to its heel.
• The borough of Kings; our Brooklyn insider’s guide to great dining and drinking across the East River.
• An entertaining world: seasonal celebrations from some of North America’s most hospitable small hotels.
• Santiago’s sizzle: Chilean chef’s step into the spotlight with flavors that soar like the Andes
• Style & Design: Parties on Wheels – the hotel drink dolly makes a comeback.

ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Virtuoso Life

Virtuoso Life is an award-winning travel magazine exclusively for clients of Virtuoso travel agencies like ÐÓ°É´«Ã½. Our clients can receive a printed copy every other month. We’re also happy to share our latest travel news and trends via the electronic version.  Simply click this link to open the.

We also make previous issues of Virtuoso Life, and the Virtuoso Traveler magazine available on our website – the perfect way to get some travel ideas!

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